The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) vs. BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 27,300
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18) VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 46,900
 BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10) BMW 135i Cabrio
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT is 2.8 inches shorter, 3 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the BMW 135i Cabrio.
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
58
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
71.9
79.6
55.6
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
68.8
76.1
71.9 in
Width
68.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
58 in
Height
55.6 in
Blueprint VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
99.9
168.8
Blueprint BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)
104.7
171.7
168.8 in
Length
171.7 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
3157 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
558 lb
15.02 %
BMW 135i Convertible Automatic (08 - 10)

General

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
16
Generation
E88
Convertible
Car Body Style
Convertible
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Series
BMW
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
302 hp
BMW 135i Cabrio
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 135i Cabrio

Performance

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
125 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

413 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 135i Cabrio

▶ REPLAY
21.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
21.33 lb/hp
12.3 lb/hp
BMW 135i Cabrio

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
41 mpg
25 mpg
BMW 135i Cabrio
33 mpg
city
17 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
589 mi
Range
350 mi
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
589 mi
350 mi
BMW 135i Cabrio
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
178.2 kWh
VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
109.9 kWh
178.2 kWh
BMW 135i Cabrio
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
362 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle Convertible 1.4 TSI BMT
BMW 135i Cabrio
2
Doors
2
4
No. of Seats
4
833 lb
Maximum Payload
805 lb
6.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.4 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data